Logistics Coordinator

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Logistics Coordinator at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., you’ll play a crucial role in our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a world-class team, where your determination and skills will contribute to flawless logistics operations. This remote role offers the flexibility to achieve your career goals while working with outstanding professionals in the industry.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent experience is required
• Relevant formal academic or vocational qualification preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years of logistics coordination experience
• Proven ability to successfully implement logistics strategies and improve operational efficiency
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly
• Excellent verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Proven negotiation and problem resolution skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead all aspects of logistics operations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials
• Develop and implement logistics plans to optimize supply chain efficiency
• Collaborate with various departments and vendors to address and resolve any logistics issues
• Monitor and track shipments, ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards
• Maintain detailed records of logistics activities and performance metrics
• Deliver outstanding customer service to both internal and external collaborators.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve logistics operations

ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up and leads meetings pertaining to quality issues
• Investigate and draft quality events (QE)
• Perform root cause analysis
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure accuracy of QE(s)
• Oversees / manages the group email box, providing key responses to questions and concerns
• Follows up with necessary staff members to find resolution to identified quality issues
• Work with Global Site Services staff or directly with Central Lab contracted vendors to identify or otherwise verify vendor non-compliance
• Escalates issues to leadership/appropriate departmental leads to ensure satisfaction of internal and external customers
• Familiarize oneself with Global Site Services and Sample Management procedures and procedural updates
• Knowledge of PPD’s Preclarus® central lab database and/or lab information management system and supporting quality management system(s)
• Team with subject matter experts in updating/emending standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Advises subject matter experts / departmental leads of quality concerns that may affect SOPs
• Track / notate status of quality events and SOPs for Global Site Services and Sample Management
• Collaborates with Global Site Services and Sample Management leadership in execution of process improvement implementation